Masdar today announced the signing of a framework agreement with the Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment of the Kingdom of Morocco that will enable them to have a thorough cooperation in the field of renewable energy.
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Masdar to cooperate with Morocco energy ministry
Masdar and Moroccan energy ministry agree to framework for renewable energy cooperation
- WAM
- Published: 18:06 January 20, 2013
The agreement was signed during the sixth World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a global platform that addressed the future of renewable energy and sustainable development in the Middle East and the world. With ambitious clean energy targets and large solar and wind power potential, Morocco is one of the Middle East and North Africa’s most promising clean energy markets. Morocco’s aim is to reach 42 per cent of its total power capacity installed from renewable sources by 2020.
“Morocco is an ambitious supporter of the adoption of renewable energy projects,” said Dr Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. “By capitalising on its abundant solar and wind energy resources, Morocco is establishing a strong renewable energy industry that will drive economic development and diversify its energy portfolio. We look forward to contributing to the development of Morocco’s renewable energy industry.”
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